a kangaroo loose in the top paddock

English

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Pronunciation

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Noun

a kangaroo loose in the top paddock

  1. (Australia, slang) Things not quite right in one's head; a situation of mental confusion or insanity.

Usage notes

  • Mostly used with the verb have.

Synonyms

  • See Appendix:Snowclones/few X short of a Y